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  1. Thu Mar 15th, 2012, 02:26 PM #1
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    Re: Brake Calipers

    The difference is air is compressible and can store lots of energy. Brake fluid isn't and doesn't.
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    Re: Brake Calipers

    Quote Originally Posted by Penadam View Post
    The difference is air is compressible and can store lots of energy. Brake fluid isn't and doesn't.
    Ding! We have the correct answer. Geez, do us Engineering types have to explain EVERYTHING to thes IT guys? Sheesh......

    And, again, there is petrolem-based oil in your compressor and air lines, and you want exactly ZERO of that shit getting in your brake system.
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